Events at JCK Las Vegas

From May 30 - June 3, 2008, jewelry retailers from around the world will gather at JCK Las Vegas to meet with colleagues, explore the latest trends and attend some of the year’s most exciting and informative special events.

Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29 — Pre-Show Events
— The JCK Conference Program will feature over 35 business relevant
sessions.
— The AGTA GemFair™ opens at the Venetian Hotel offering a wide
selection of colored gemstones, cultured pearls and jewelry.

Friday, May 30, 2008 — Show Floor Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
— Hip hop mogul and philanthropist Russell Simmons will share insights
during the opening day keynote presentation with a Q&A session
moderated by Martin Rapaport at 8:30 am in the Venetian.
— The JCK Welcome Reception and Fashion Show at Caesars Palace from
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Open to all attendees wearing badges.
— Conde Nast Bridal Media will host a party at the TAO Nightclub in the
Venetian from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Invitation Only.

Saturday, May 31, 2008 — Show Floor Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
— Jewelers of America will host an Executive Roundtable Discussion:
“Retailer-Supplier Relationships: Changing Expectations,” starting
at 8:30 am.
— Shane Decker of Ex-SELL-Ence will present “Where Have All the Stores
Gone?” during an afternoon Keynote Presentation from
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm.
— The California Jewelers Association will host a Champagne Reception.
Invitation Only.
— The Plumb Club will host a dinner to recognize their customers and
partners. Invitation Only.

Sunday, June 1, 2008 — Show Floor Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
— The Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) will host a breakfast
event in the Venetian Ballrooms at 9:00 am.
— Retailers are invited to The Tanzanite Quality Scale to learn more
about this cherished and sought-after gemstone at 9:15 am in the
Venetian Ballrooms.
— Enjoy exotic Thai and Oriental cuisine with the Thai Gem and Jewelry
Traders Association at the Thai Networking Lunch and Product Preview,
from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. in Venetian Ballrooms.
— Two industry greats will join together for the Innovative Shopping
Experiences & the Gabrielle Diamond special event luncheon at 12:00
pm. Legendary Gabrielle Tolkowsky & Renowned Educationalist Diane
Warga-Arias will inform and educate.
— The Top 50 Retailer Awards will be presented at 2:30 pm in the Design
Center on Level 2 of the Sands Expo Center.
— Join LeVian for their Red Carpet Revue 2008 in the Level 4 Ballrooms
at the Venetian Hotel from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. “InStyle” and LeVian
will come together to forecast the 2009 fashion and fine jewelry
trends.
— The Jewelers for Children, 10th Anniversary Facets of Hope
Celebration will take place in the Palazzo Ballroom in the Venetian
Hotel starting at 6:30 pm.

Monday, June 2, 2008 — Show Floor Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
— Martin Rapaport will present the “State of the Diamond Industry”
starting at 8:00 am. RSVP required to conference@diamonds.net.
— The breakfast keynote will be followed by the Bankers Conference
and Fair Trade Jewelry Conference. RSVP required to
conference@diamonds.net.
— The WJA Diva Awards will be held at TAO Asian Bistro — Opium Room
from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Invitation Only.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 — Show Floor Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
— Visit Level 3 of the Venetian Hotel and enter for your chance to win
a LG 42″ Flat Panel LCD HDTV.
— Visit the Design Center on Level 2 at 1:00 pm for the Design Center
Sweepstakes where a retailer will win a $2,500 Merchandise Credit to
put toward any order placed with a Design Center Exhibitor.

JCK Las Vegas 2009 will be held Saturday, May 30 - Wednesday, June 3.

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